Tennis greats gathered at the Laureus Awards, with Novak Djokovic tasked with announcing the winners
On April 21, 2025, Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz, Nadal and Tsitsipas – the stars of the ATP Tour attended the Laureus World Sports Awards 2025 in Madrid.
At the awards ceremony that night,Djokovic, a five-time World Athlete of the Year award, was tasked with announcing this year's winners.In the end, pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis emerged as this year's Laureus Men's Athlete of the Year winner.
It is worth mentioning that Alcaraz was also nominated for the award, along with swimmer Leon Marchand, cycling champion Tadej Pogačar and Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.
Before announcing the winners, Djokovic had a reflection: "When you live your childhood dream, it's a great feeling. Winning the Laureus Male Athlete of the Year award is the highest honor you can receive in global sports, because you've been selected and recognized by some of the greatest athletes in the history of sport, many of whom are in this room tonight. These words not only express respect for the award, but also show respect for many outstanding athletes.
On the red carpet, Nadal, who had just retired in November last year, interacted frequently with Alcaraz, and the two looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Rafael Nadal has twice won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award, while Alcaraz was also recognised with the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award for his outstanding performance in 2023.
These ATP stars came to Madrid to participate in the Madrid Open in addition to the Laureus Awards ceremony. The draw for the women's main draw kicked off on Tuesday and the men's draw on Wednesday, and we believe they will continue to entertain fans in the upcoming tournaments.
The Laureus Awards ceremony is not only a recognition of the best athletes in the world of sports, but also an opportunity for tennis superstars to come together to witness the moment of glory together, and add a special touch of brilliance to the upcoming Madrid Open.
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